White Noise
Disclosure Lyrics
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You spin me 'round like a knot
You know the pieces, pieces of my heart
Sometimes it's fun, you pull my strings one by one
Until you get me, get me onto one
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
Then let's play rough
I don't need you
Givin' it straight to me, givin' it straight to me
You're just gonna get knocked back
I don't need you
Telling me how to be, telling me how to be
You're just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Back, back, back, back
Back, back, back, back
Just noise, white noise
Just noise, white noise
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
Just noise, white noise
Just noise, white noise
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
Only you can look at me the way you do
You always tint me, tint me black and blue
Such a shame, you frame me with such disdain
You got me washed out, washed out, color drained
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
I don't need you
Givin' it straight to me, givin' it straight to me
You're just gonna get knocked back
I don't need you
Telling me how to be, telling me how to be
You're just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Back, back, back, back
Back, back, back, back
Just noise, white noise
Just noise, white noise
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
(Hear me crying)
(Hear me crying)
The song White Noise by Disclosure is about a toxic and manipulative relationship where the singer addresses their partner, who knows them intimately but still harms them knowingly. The singer talks about how their partner plays with their emotions, pulling their strings one by one, and creates chaos in their life. The partner has a sadistic streak and likes to see the singer suffer, but the singer asserts that they don't need their partner's guidance or domination. The singer says they will fight back and play rough if the partner wants to, but they don't need them to give them advice or tell them how to live their life.
The chorus of the song talks about the white noise that the singer hears, which represents the confusion and chaos that the partner brings into their life. The partner's voice is like static, and they want to keep the singer crying and unhappy. The singer complains that the partner always looks at them in a certain way, which makes them feel terrible, and they make the singer feel washed out and color drained. The singer shows that despite being familiar with the partner's behavior, that knowledge doesn't make it any less painful.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're smart
I'm aware of your intelligence
You spin me 'round like a knot
You have a way of getting me twisted up
You know the pieces, pieces of my heart
You understand my emotions better than anyone else
Sometimes it's fun, you pull my strings one by one
Sometimes I enjoy being controlled by you, manipulated by you
Until you get me, get me onto one
Until you figure me out, until you get me where you want me
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Recently, I've been considering if you're up for a challenge
Then let's play rough
Then let's engage in a more intense relationship
I don't need you
I don't require you in my life
Givin' it straight to me, givin' it straight to me
I don't need advice or direction from you
You're just gonna get knocked back
If you try to tell me what to do, I'll resist
Telling me how to be, telling me how to be
I won't tolerate anyone dictating my behavior
Just noise, white noise
Our relationship has become meaningless, unimportant
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
I'm hearing interference, you're acting mechanically
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
You only want to hear my negative emotions on a loop
Only you can look at me the way you do
You're the only one who sees me in this particular light
You always tint me, tint me black and blue
Your view of me always shows me in a negative light
Such a shame, you frame me with such disdain
It's unfortunate that you always present me negatively
You got me washed out, washed out, color drained
You've made me feel drained of energy, devoid of joy
Just noise, white noise
Again, our connection has become meaningless
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
Same as before
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
Same as before
(Hear me crying)
I'm expressing my pain
(Hear me crying)
Same as before
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Aluna Dewji-Francis, Guy William Lawrence, Howard John Lawrence, James John Napier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheRoguesy2
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3. There are thousands of factories and empty warehouses that could be turned into so much new useful things. At one point before the new govoner took office, Detroit was amassing a huge Motion Picture business with Hollywood studios shooting everything in Detroit because of its vast empty space, cityscape and low prices and tax rebates. Imagine all of those warehouses being turned into new fresh Motion Picture production sound stages or post production studios.
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With enough effort, creativity and will, Detroit could be one of the best and most lucrative cities in the country.
@anastasiiahurzan8262
I know you're smart
You spin me round like a knot
You know the pieces, pieces of my heart
Sometimes it's fun, you pull my strings one by one
Until you get me, get me, onto one
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
I don't need you
Giving it straight to me, giving it straight to me
You're just gonna get knocked back
I don't need you
Telling me how to be, telling me how to be
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Back, back, back, back
Back, back, back, back
Just noise, white noise
Just noise, white noise
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
Just noise, white noise
Just noise, white noise
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
Only you can look at me the way you do
You always tint me, tint me black and blue
Such a shame, you frame me with such disdain
You got me washed out, washed out colour drained
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
Lately I've been thinking if you wanna get tough
Then let's play rough
I don't need you
Giving it straight to me, Giving it straight to me
You're just gonna get knocked back
I don't need you
Telling me how to be, telling me how to be
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Just gonna get knocked back
Back, back, back, back
Back, back, back, back
Just noise, white noise
Just noise, white noise
I'm hearing static, you're like an automatic
You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying
@cjfrench5401
I remember listening to this every morning in 2014, just before leaving school. Now I’m 26, time flies so fast.
@deanosaur808
Now every morning you are feeling the aging process, and now listen to soothing classical music 😅🤣
@Aryisstar
Me too🎉🎉😂😂
@greatestytcommentator
I'm nearly 50 and remember hearing this a few years ago and thinking that it was from the 90's!
Wicked tune!
@IntrovertVerbs4r
Dang 1:50 am here. I dont sleep even that i should bcs of work. And i just found this old gem. Full of memories
INDEED!
@everitai8797
Growing up in the uk this song is just gold
@elx4877
Yesss
@savagestingy1450
West london as well fam
@KM-gl9iu
Giving me summertime nostalgia